Question

The overriding characteristic of individuals' exhibiting learned helpless behavior is:

Answer 1

Answer:

b. feeling their actions have no impact on desired outcomes.

Explanation:

The overriding characteristic of individuals exhibiting learned helpless behavior is feeling their actions have no impact on desired outcomes. Usually, we do what is necessary to achieve our desired goals. We are in control. Research shows that some people have learned that no matter what they do they cannot change the outcome. As they have learned this, they give up and accept whatever happens without even trying to change their fate.